Health Enterprise East has partnered with St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to help accelerate the development of innovative technologies.
The company has reviewed over 2,200 ideas from across its network, secured 125 commercial deals and generated £16m in new investment to support med tech projects. The new partnership means the company is now working with 25 NHS organisations to support the development and growth of innovation.
Dr Sven Hofmann, Head of Enterprise & Innovation, at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said “Our new partnership with HEE will help us harness the expertise and innovation generated across both our hospital and university more effectively. Our clinicians and researchers will now enjoy direct access to practical advice, support and funding to help them arrive more quickly at new innovative solutions for the benefit of our patients.”
“The development process will become more streamlined, with support on offer at every stage, from the proof-of-concept phase to real-world testing. With HEE’s track record in developing innovations, it will be exciting to see where this collaboration takes us.”
Working alongside researchers, scientists and clinical innovators, HEE will provide hands-on support to identify, develop and commercialise medtech innovations originating from Trust staff to enhance the quality of care provided and the patient experience.
Dr Anne Blackwood, CEO of HEE, “Having reviewed over 2,000 innovations since HEE was first launched, it is clear to us that there is an abundance of creativity and innovation within the NHS. By working with partners like St George’s University Hospital, our aim is to support those clinicians who have bright ideas for medical innovations but who need practical guidance, not only on how to bring their ideas to life and but crucially on how to bring them to market.”
“The fact that HEE is now in a position to support a Trust such as St George’s, with its prestigious reputation for research, shows just how far we’ve come, and is indeed a privilege. What better way for us to celebrate our 15th birthday!”
